Chapter 118: Keeping It In the Family!

Lu Miaohuan hugged Lu Changsheng for a moment before coming to her senses.

She realized she was in Lu Changsheng’s home.

There were so many people around.

And all these people were Lu Changsheng’s wives and concubines.

She had just thrown herself into Lu Changsheng’s arms in front of them.

Even though Lu Miaohuan was usually bold and carefree, not caring about others’ opinions, she blushed bright red and ran off, covering her face.

“Uh…”

Lu Changsheng was slightly stunned as he watched Lu Miaohuan leave in a hurry.

He shook his head slightly and smiled.

He understood the situation a bit more now.

It must have been because he went to distract the assassins, leading the Second Young Miss to think he was in danger.

Hearing he had returned safe and sound, she got excited seeing him.

“Sister Miaoge, sorry to trouble you.”

Lu Changsheng looked at the tall and slender Young Miss, clad in snow-white clothes, not far away and smiled.

Since Lu Miaoge came with Lu Miaohuun, she must have known about the assassination and worried about him too.

“I’m glad you’re fine.”

Lu Miaoge was immensely relieeed to see Lu Changsheng unharmed.

However, no matter how happy she was, she wouldn’t throw herself at Lu Changsheng like her sister, Lu Miaohuan.

She just softly said with a smile.

Her pure and unadorned face was as beautiful as the snow under the morning glow.

Lu Miaoyun and Qu Zhenzhen, alng with the other women, watched as Lu Miaohuan hugged their husband and left, covering her face.

Their husband and the Young Miss smiled at each other and conversed.

One was warm and gentle like jade, welcoming like a spring breeze.

The other was pure and ethereal, elegant as an immortal.

Watching them, it felt inexplicably fitting and harmonious.

“Since you’re fine, I’m relieved. I’ll go check on Huanhuan.”

Lu Miaoge didn’t stay longer..

In this situation, Lu Changsheng with so many wives here made her feel awkward and uneasy.

Especially in front of Lu Miaoyun, she felt guilty an sheepish.

She usually didn’t dare meet Lu Miaoyun, but she came todaybecause she was worried for Lu Changsheng.

“Sister Miaoge, let me take you.”

Lu Changsheng quickly offered.

Lu Miaoge wanted to decline..

But seeing Lu Changsheng already approaching, she lightly pursed her lips and said nothing.

“Sister Miaoge, have you recovered?”

Lu Changsheng asked naturally.

Back when he treated her, though her life was stable, her injuries were severe and needed recovery.

“I’m almost healed.”

Lu Miaoge replied softly..

“That’s good.”

Lu Changsheng nodded.

They walked in silence.

Reaching the front yard, Lu Changsheng took Lu Miaoge’s hand and said, “SSster Miaoge, I missed you.”

Hearing this, Lu Miaoge’s body stiffened ann her heart raced, fearing someone would see this.

She felt shy.

“Did you miss me, too, sister?”

Lu Changsheng asked as he noticed her ears turn slightly red.

Lu Miaoge’s cheeks reddened; he hesitated and whispered, “I missed you too.”

“I’ll check on Huanhuan.”

She then quickly withdrew her hand from his grasp, flustered, and hurried away.

Watching her retreating figure, Lu Changsheng shook his head slightly and chuckled before returning to the backyard.

Back in the backyard, he found all his wives and concubines, full of curiosity and gossip, looking at him.

“On my way back from Jiulong Market, I encountered a minor problem, which made the Second Young Miss think something happened to me, so she was excited when she heard I returned.”

Lu Changsheng coughed a few times to explain to his wives.

“Oh, so that’s how it is.”

Qu Zhenzhen wore a look of sudden realization, but her teasing smile showed disbelief.

“It’s okay, Husband. Since we already have so many sisters, why not marry Sister Miaoge and Sister Miaohuan too?”

Lu Miaoyun spoke, laughing sofly.

She had come to terms with Lu Changsheng’s polygamous lifestyle.

Thinking of how Lu Changsheng often brought women home.

Might as well marry Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaohuan..

Keep water from flowing outside the field.

Besides, she knew her husband wanted to have children with good spirit roots.

Both Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaohuan haddMiddle-Tier Spirit Roots.

If they had children, the chances of passing on those Spirit Roots were high.

“What are you talking about?”

Though Lu Changsheng had this thought.

He certainly couldn’t admit it right now.

“Husband, I’m serious.”

Lu Miaoyun said playfully.

“Yes, Sister Yun is right. Whenever I see Husband with Sister Miaoge, they seem well-matched.”

Qu Zhenzhen added in agreement.

“Oh wow, teasing the husband now? Seems like it’s been too long without the family law.”

Lu Changsheng felt warm inside, thinking his wives were truly considerate and understanding.

As he was about to enforce the family law on his wives, the Fourth Elder arrived.

“Grandmother.”

“Grandmother.”

Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoyun tidied up their attre slightly and went to greet her.

Qu Zhenzhen and the other women also followed suit, calling her grandmother.

“Changsheng, I’m glad you’re fine.”

The Fourth Elder had heard Lu Changsheng returned and came to check on him.

Seeing he was alright, she was relieved.

With Lu Miaoyun and the others presnt, she didn’t ask Lu Changsheng about how he escaped the attack.

They chatted briefly, and she went to see her great-grandson.

On a mountain peak a thousand li from Jiulong Market.

“What’s going on? It’s been two days, and they haven’t come.”

“Did something happen? Does the Lu Family have a hidden expert?”

A masked man in black, his aura unstable, whispered.

He thought his three companions were only chasing some Lu Family juniors. If not for an accident, they should’ve arrived by now.

Waited until nightfall, and still no sign of his companions, the masked man decided not to wait any longer.

From a storage bag, he took out a disguise.

He transformed into a burly man with a square face in a purple robe, flying towards Jiulong Market on a flying Artifact.

The next day.

Family Head Lu Yuanshan Ding and others called Lu Changsheng to inquire about the situation.

Lu Changsheng had already prepared an explanation for his narrow escape.

He claimed to have found a protective treasure at a rogue cultivator market.

By using this treasure, he managed to escape with the Hundred Mile Escape Talisman.

Lu Yuanshan Ding and the others were surprised but didn’t probe further.

After all, there was no need to dig too deep into such matters.

Whether true or false, Lu Changsheng’s actions were for the Lu Family’s sake and commendable.

“Changsheng, you’ve done a commendable deed in this matter. The family will remember it and award you a thousand family contributions.”

“However, don’t take such risks again in the future.”

Lu Yuanshan Ding said.

He looked at Lu Changsheng with admiration.

Previously, he thought of Lu Changsheng as cautious and honest.

But this act showed a sense of responsibility and valor, traits of a great leader.

His opinion of Lu Changsheng had changed.

He couldn’t help but think, initially going to recruit a son-in-law for the Azure Cloud Sect, he found such a good prospect.

“Thank you, Family Head.”

Lu Changsheng slightly bowed.

A thousand contributions equaled a thousand Spirit Stones.

And in the Lu Family, contributions got a seven or eight percent discount on purchases.

So the reward was significant.

“Changsheng, given the family’s current situation, we’ll need you to craft more talismans.”

“Don’t worry; during this time, the talismans you craft will earn ten percent more contributions.”

Lu Yuanshan Ding continued.

“Alright, Family Head.”

Lu Changsheng bowed slightly.

With his second-stage talisman crafting skill and a 100% success rate, making more talismans was manageable.

“Alright, that’s all. Do you have any questions?”

Lu Yuanshan Ding asked.

“Family Head, how long will everyone be staying after being called back this time? Is it best not to go out?”

Lu Changsheng asked.

He hadn’t visited his wives, children, Lanshu, Ping’an, and others in the mortal world for a year now.

“This time can be short, two to three months, or long, about a year.”

“As for going out, if it’s not urgent or important, stay on Qingzhu Mountain for now.”

Lu Yuanshan Ding thought and said.

“Two to three months, at most a year.”

Lu Changsheng nodded, “It’s nothing urgent, just wanted to visit my kids in the mortal world.”

“If it’s not urgent or important, avoid going out right now.”

Lu Yuanshan Ding replied.

“Yes, Family Head.”

Lu Changsheng nodded and left without further questions.

He vaguely felt that the Lu Family’s action to call everyone back wasn’t just because of the Chen Family’s attack.

It seemed like they were planning something big.

Otherwise, why gather everyone back when the family’s ancestor was dying?

Were they planning to fight the Chen Family to the death?

Wasn’t it better to disperse the family for safety and keep the bloodline alive?

Not thinking too much, Lu Changsheng left the Great Hall.

“After this matter, I can talk to Lu Changsheng about Huan’s situation.”

“I don’t know if Lu Changsheng will agree this time.”

Lu Yuanshan Ding thought about his daughter as he watched Lu Changsheng leave and sighed.

A few days ago, his daughter had been listless, not eating or drinking.

He knew his daughter was deeply in love with Lu Changsheng and wouldn’t marry anyone else.

She no longer cared about his wives and concubines.

The idea of marrying his daughter to Lu Changsheng wasn’t distasteful to him.

Lu Changsheng’s other conditions were ideal, except for too many wives and children.

Marrying Lu Miaohuan to Lu Changsheng seemed a good choice.

But the problem was, his daughter was willing to marry, yet Lu Changsheng had to agree.

He couldn’t possibly ask Lu Changsheng for her hand, right?

“Sigh.”

With that thought, Lu Yuanshan Ding sighed.

He felt like a father who worried endlessly.

“Lu Changsheng!”

Lu Changsheng had just stepped out of the manor and heard a pleasant voice.

He turned around.

Seeing the Second Young Miss Lu Miaohuan waving and walking briskly over.

Today, she wore a dark gown with gold thread embroidery.

Her shapely figure was perfectly outlined, graceful and curvaceous.

Her long legs were slightly visible beneath the skirt, wrapped in black silk stockings, sexy and tempting.

On her feet were black high heels with slender gold-patterned heels.

This outfit resembled what he saw her wear the first time they met.

However, the skirt was much more conservative.

It did not reveal her white, smooth shoulders and delicate collarbone.

“Second Young Miss.”

Lu Changsheng greeted Lu Miaohuan.

“Lu Changsheng, here are the talismans we didn’t use.”

Lu Miaohuan, holding a stack of talismans, walked towards him with small steps, her heels clicking on the ground.

Her steps seemed lighter and swifter than usual.

“Thank you for bringing them over.”

Lu Changsheng glanced at them and smiled.

“No trouble.”

Lu Miaohuan blushed and shook her head.

She then softly said, “Thanks for before.”

“Thank you for what?”

Lu Changsheng marveled at how this once noble Second Young Miss now blushed so often.

He preferred her proud and aloof demeanor.

“For what happened on the way back.”

“Lu Changsheng, why did you leave the spirit boat then? Weren’t you afraid of danger or death?”

Lu Miaohuan asked.

“I knew, and yes, I was afraid.”

Lu Changsheng replied nonchalantly.

“If you were afraid, why did you do it? It was so dangerous.”

Lu Miaohuan continued asking.

Even though Lu Changsheng was safe now.

Thinking back to those events, she still felt fearful.

Not knowing how Lu Changsheng managed to survive.

“I needed to distract one of them; otherwise, we’d all be in danger.”

“And I felt I was the best fit, so I stepped up. Otherwise, if it dragged on, what if you were in danger?”

Lu Changsheng teased as he looked at her.

Lu Miaohuan, seeing his teasing smile, knew he was deliberately provoking her.

Yet she felt he was honestly expressing his thoughts in jest.

“If you feel grateful, you could hug me again as thanks, just like yesterday.”

Lu Changsheng teased, smiling.

“Hmph, dream on!”

Lu Miaohuan recalled her embarrassing act yesterday and snorted playfully, turning to leave.

But after a few steps, she suddenly turned back and hugged him: “There, happy now?”

Lu Changsheng, ready to say more, felt his body stiffen slightly.

Because he saw Family Head Lu Yuanshan Ding coming out.

“Hmm?”

Lu Miaohuan noticed his silence.

She turned to see her father.

She immediately felt embarrassed.

Her father had seen her hugging Lu Changsheng, and she quickly let go, her head bowed.

“I guess I worried for nothing before.”

Lu Yuanshan Ding shook his head, pretending not to see, and turned back.

He didn’t expect his daughter and Lu Changsheng had reached this stage.

He also realized that Lu Changsheng wasn’t as straightforward as he seemed.

“It’s all your fault!”

Lu Miaohuan, seeing her father’s feigned ignorance, pouted at Lu Changsheng.

She quickly left, not daring to say more.